Canon ZR800 1 2, 3, 4

Getting Started

Preparing the Camcorder

1Turn on the camcorder.

2Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

3Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the

viewfinder and adjust the dioptric

adjustment lever as necessary.

4Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the start/stop button with

your thumb.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

You can rotate the panel 90 degrees

downward.

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees

toward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use the

viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180

degrees is also useful if you wish to

include yourself when recording with the

self timer.

180°

90°

Subject can monitor the

LCD screen

Contents

Main Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 26 27 Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions External Connections Additional Information Conventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this Manual About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements EXP FOCUS Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Components Guide Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top vie w Bottom view Screen Displays Page Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Getting Started Getting Started O 1 2 Installing the Backup Battery 1 3 4 Inserting and Removing a Tape 1 2 3 4 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Using the Menus Using the Menus 4 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 2 3 4 5 6 First Time Settings Changing the Language First Time Settings Page Recording W Recording Recording Zooming 35x Optical Zoom Playback M Playback Locating the End of the Last Scene 1 2 3 Magnifying the Playback Image 1 2 Menu Options Lists Page Menu Options Lists VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP Menu Options Lists SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Recording Programs : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs [ PROGRAM AE] Shutter speed guidelines djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 4 5 Infinity Focus 1 2 3 djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color White Balance 1 2 Audio Recording and Playback Image Effects Audio Recording and Playback udio Recording and Playback Audio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Other Functions Data Code Other Functions Other Functions Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders [ EFFECT] Effects Setting 1 Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Playback on a TV Screen 1 2 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements 1 2 3 4 Trouble? Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Page Trouble? List of Messages Editing Message Explanation/Solution Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions Dos and Donts About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Dos and Donts Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Lens and Viewfinder LCD Screen Condensation Dos and Donts Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories Page Product Codes ZR800 Specifications System Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-590 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Index Page U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY CANON INC.